Virgin Islands

Rich HistoryChristopher Columbus is credited with "discovering" the Virgin Islands in 1493, but, in fact, they had already been inhabited for 3,000 years. It is believed that the original settlers were the nomadic Ciboney Indians, who migrated from the mainland of South America and lived off the islands' fish and vegetation. Distinct Owners of the IslandsHolland, France, England, Spain, Denmark and…

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Quebec City & Montreal Canada

Founded in 1608 by the French explorer Samuel de Champlain, Québec City is unlike any other city in North America with its dramatic cliff-top location overlooking the St. Lawrence River, its fortification walls, narrow winding streets and wealth of historic buildings spanning four centuries. Besieged five times in its history, Québec City was finally conquered by the British in 1759.…

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San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

The city if filled with cobble stone roads, and lots of bright flowers everywhere.  People seemed very content, and just seem to enjoy being there.  Lots of American Retirees who discovered this little gem years before and decided to retire in SMA. Flying into BJX Airport, we arranged for a private transfer, Vincente and his friend, we head out for…

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Napa Wine Country

"Wine is the most civilized thing in the world." --- Ernest Hemingway."Wine improves with age. The older I get, the better I like it." --- Anonymous"Beer is made by men, wine by God!" --- Martin Luther"Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life's most civilized pleasures."--- Michael Broadbent"Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with…

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